2 Corinthians 8:2
for during an ordeal of severe distress, their abundant joy and their deep poverty [together] overflowed in the wealth of their lavish generosity.
Deuteronomy 15:4
However, there will be no poor among you, since the Lord will most certainly bless you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess,
Nehemiah 8:10-12
Then Ezra said to them, “Go [your way], eat the rich festival food, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold.”
Proverbs 11:25
The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched,
And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].
Isaiah 32:5-8
The fool (the good-for-nothing) will no longer be called noble,
Nor the rogue said to be generous.
Mark 12:42-44
A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a
Luke 21:1-4
Looking up, He saw the rich people putting their gifts into the treasury.
Acts 2:45-46
And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need.
Romans 12:8
or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads,
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit].
2 Corinthians 9:13
Because of this act of ministry,
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you,
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
Revelation 2:9
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The abundance
Their deep
Liberality
General references
Bible References
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The abundance
Their deep
The riches
The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched,
And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].
The fool (the good-for-nothing) will no longer be called noble,
Nor the rogue said to be generous.
Liberality
General references
Honor the Lord with your wealth
And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);